Department Accounting Supervisor

Salary : $74,200.36 - $111,300.54 Annually
Location : 5800 ENRIQUE M. BARRERA PARKWAY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78227, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Under general direction, performs financial management work with emphasis on accounting, budgeting, and financial compliance. Manages and coordinates the accounting activities for area of responsibility. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location5800 Enrique M. Barrera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78227, USA

Work Hours7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Essential Job Functions

• Oversees the Accounts Receivables section for Capital Management Services including all receivables, grants, and funding agreements.
• Oversees fiscal support for the Real Estate Division including expense, revenue, and escrow accounts.
• Assists with the annual budget development process.
• Directs and coordinates the work activities of assigned staff.
• Manages, trains, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established COSA policies,
  procedures, and guidelines.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures relating to safeguarding the City's assets.
• Prepares reports and makes appropriate recommendations to solve problems and improve financial operations.
• Monitors, tracks and reports on key performance measures.
• Processes monthly grant reports to grantors.
• Coordinates the scheduling of audits and develops methods and strategies for dealing with audit findings.
• Coordinates with City, State, and Federal Auditors to minimize audit exceptions and any disallowed costs.
• Reviews and interprets Federal, State, and local financial rules and regulations to ensure that the programs conform to the intent of the legislation.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and administering accounting systems.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of experience in budgeting and/or accounting experience, including one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.

.APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of fiscal management and government accounting.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of financial record keeping.
• Knowledge of administrative and management principles.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods used in the development of financial reports.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local provisions, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the utilization of funds.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, management, and the general public.
• Ability to develop clear, concise, and detailed reports and financial statements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff members.
• Ability to analyze complex statistical data.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

01

What best describes your highest level of education?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

02

How many years of experience do you have in budgeting and/or accounting?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +

03

How many years of supervisory or lead experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

04

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

06

Are you a Train for Jobs San Antonio (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of Accounts Payable experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

09

How many years of Accounts Receivable experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

10

Please rate your level of expertise with SAP:

• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience
• Advanced Experience
• No Experience

11

Please rate your level of expertise with SAePs:

• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)
• No Experience

12

Select any of the Microsoft Office Excel Functionalities that you have at least one (1) year of experience with:

• Graphs
• Vlookup's
• Pivot Tables
• Sumifs
• Counts Tables
• Charts
• Date Calculation Formulas
• Logic Formulas
• None of the above

13

Select any of the following items you have at least one (1) year of experience with:

• Audits
• Bookkeeping
• Clerical experience
• Customer service
• Financial record keeping
• Maintaining petty cash fund
• Preparing invoices
• Preparing reports
• Procurement cards
• Tracking cash receipts
• Tracking profit and loss
• None of the above

14

Describe your supervisory philosophy. Provide examples of how you motivate staff and develop an environment of cooperation and professional growth for your team.
15

The City of San Antonio's Core Values are Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Professionalism. Describe how you have exemplified these values in your current or previous work.
16

I understand that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• Yes
• No

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